Tom Whittingham is fundraising for ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE)

Bath Half Marathon - Tom Whittingham

Bath Half Marathon 2007

on 25/03/2007

Paul and Me after the race!

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Raising money for

ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE)

Charity Registration No. SC036942

ME Research UK funds high-quality scientific (biomedical) investigation into the causes, consequences and treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis (also known as ME/CFS). It also has a mission to "Energise ME Research" globally by raising awareness of the illness through the production of high-quality reviews and reports.

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Tom Whittingham

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Raised: 201%

Target: £700.00
Raised so far: £1,407.00

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My story

I did it!!!

I completed the 13.2 mile course in 1 hour 44 minutes 35 seconds. Despite a few aches and pains over the last few miles, I really enjoyed the day.

Thank you SO much to everyone who kindly sponsored me, it really helped me on the day knowing that so many people were supporting me. I am touched by the amount of money that has been donated.

If you would still like to donate, you can do so using this page until the 25th May.

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On March 25th 2007, I will be running the Bath Half Marathon to raise money for M.E. Research UK. As I'm sure most of you will know, M.E. is an illness that is very close to me personally and has had a great impact on my life, as my eldest sister Naomi, who is 29, has been ill with M.E. for over 17 years.

M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a chronic illness that affects many body systems and their functions, including the nervous and immune systems. Very little is known about M.E., or what causes it. There is no cure, and it is a very misunderstood illness, that is still not acknowledged by some in the medical profession as being a 'proper' illness.

M.E. has completely taken over Naomi's life: she was a happy 13 year old, whose life was literally taken away from her. She is housebound, disabled, and relies completely on full time care from my Mother. This has not only affected Naomi’s life, but that of the whole family.

It would mean the world to me if you would kindly sponsor me, and help M.E. Research UK with their investigations into finding out more about this terrible illness. I hold onto the hope that one day their research will uncover treatments that will significantly help sufferers such as Naomi.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thank you so much for your support.

For more information, please visit http://www.meresearch.org.uk/

	Welldone mate!! Donation by Dale 23/05/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done mate, i know what it's like! Donation by Mallett 28/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done for such a great time! Donation by Clair and Iain 25/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck matey! Hope your new trainers are comfy! Donation by Lawrence 18/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! xxx Donation by Naomi 17/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck - now you are up to the £800 mark! Donation by Susan Jones 17/03/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck tommy - im proud of you :) xxxx Donation by Alice Jones 17/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Tom. Hope it goes well Donation by John + Susan 17/03/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best wishes for the race! Donation by Pat Fuggle 12/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You're following in your grandmother's footsteps .. raising money for the ME cause. BRILLIANT !! Donation by Bernard 08/03/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by hans 03/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry it has taken me so long! Good luck Bad Egg!x Donation by Tricky 21/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andrew 20/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Julie Embury 14/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Great work - good luck! Donation by Pam Hayes 14/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	impressed! - well done and good luck!x Donation by Rebecca 12/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Whitters! Donation by Paul Chaloner 07/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Every step for Naomi Donation by Antony Evans 07/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes to you and your family Donation by Liz Ogborne 06/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the very best Donation by sarah jones 06/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Hope you get a dull dry day! Donation by Caroline, Mark & Sebastian Howard 05/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great charity. Good Luck Donation by Liz Townend 05/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jo Briscombe 04/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Will Hicks 01/02/07	£10.00
	Go for it Thomas! Best wishes from AAE Donation by Angela & Alan Feltham 01/02/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tom! Donation by Claire Ridsdale 01/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!! Donation by Richard Swan 01/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tom! Donation by Michelle Sharratt 01/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Cynthia Hicks 31/01/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tommy! Donation by James Doyle 30/01/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£755.00
Offline donations:	£652.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£205.90

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